East London: Engineering Lead posted by Abantu Staffing Solutions

Job Overview:

• Directly oversee the Engineering Department, Manufacturing Engineers

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric/Grade 12
• N4 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Trade Tested or similar
• Qualified Millwright an added advantage
• 5+ years experience in Automotive Engineering Environment
• Experienced in Injection Molding Machines (Engel) an added advantage

Main responsibilities:

• Directly oversee the ME’s
• Compile weekly reports on engineering KPIs to analyze actual vs target (CT, Scrap, OEE etc.)
• Attend daily OPS meetings to provide feedback and actions
• Attend daily Scrap/Quality meeting and set actions to minimize
• Work hand in hand with the Maintenance Lead to brainstorm on equipment and process improvements
• Compile the monthly departmental KPI’s report with ICA / PCA Actions
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors for the execution of planned projects/CI initiatives
• Obtain quotes based on SOWs and raise PORs within One BPM
• Track expenses and budgets to stay within the monthly budget
• Recruit (Interviews) and train new members in terms of company procedures
• Lead key KPI’s – PFMEA, Control Plan, and Process Health sheet and ensure they are updated
• Champion CI activities with the respective ME’s – Cycle time improvements, layouts, flows (VSM), and Kaizen’s
• Stand in and 2IC to the Technical Manager
• Perform weekly/monthly process audits (Control plan, FMEA, Parameter sheets etc.) to ensure compliance with IATF16949

Competencies / Skills:

• Computer literate
• Ability to learn fast and be independent
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems preferred